Japan Peace Conference 2009
International Symposium





Theme of the Symposium
  Our Movement Changes the World

  • Growing Trend against Military Bases and Alliance, and toward a Nuclear-Free, Peaceful World
Common Theme of the Conference
　Unite to Create a Nuclear-Free, Peaceful Japan Where the Constitution Shines
  • No to SDFs overseas deployment! Defend and Make the Best Use of Article 9!
  • No to Bringing in of the Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and Nuclear Weapons! No to the Strengthening of U.S. Bases and Crimes Caused by Their Presence!
  • Cut Military Spending, Eradicate Poverty, and Stop Destruction of Life!
  • 50 Years from the Revision of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty:
    Time to Abrogate the Military Alliance and Establish a Peaceful and Equal Relationship between Japan and the U.S.

 


- Special Speaker-

H.E. Mr. Javier Ponce, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to Japan



- Panelists -

 Mr. John Lindsey-Poland (USA)
Fellowship of Reconciliation

Ms. Hannelore Tölke (Germany)
German Peace Council / City Council Member of Bonn

Mr. Lee Junkyu (Republic of Korea)
Lecturer, Laborer’s Academy for Alternative Society

Ms. Corazon Valdez Fabros (Philippines)
Stop the War Coalition Philippines / International Network for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases

Mr. Tadaaki Kawata (Japan)
Japan Peace Committee Executive Board Member



- Coordinator -

Mr. Keisuke Fuse (Japan)
International Bureau Director, National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren)



- Special Reports -

Mr. Masahiko Goto (Kanagawa)
Co-chair, Yokosuka Citizens against Homeporting of U.S. Nuclear Aircraft Carrier

Mr. Teruo Onishi (Okinawa)
Nago Council against the Construction of U.S. On-Sea Heliport /
Nago Peace Committee

 

Report of the International Symposium

Keynote Report